Overview

About the program

Research in the Physics of Biology program at the University of Geneva aims at understanding biological processes from physical principles using a large variety of different approaches.

Groups participating in the program belong to various departments of the Faculties of Sciences and of Medicine. The goal of the program is to prepare you to pursue quantitative approaches to biological problems. It offers graduate-level coursework in physics and life sciences tailored to your background.

By working on cutting-edge problems at the interface between biology and physics and by continuous participation in the lively seminar program in Geneva, you are led to develop your own independent research tracks.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

Biomedical Engineering and Interventional Imaging
Medical Physics
Nonlinear Nano- and Bio-photonics
Biophysics and Cell Biology of Signaling
Theoretical Biological Physics
Physics of Living Surfaces
Theoretical Physics of Biological Development
Biophysics of Neuroglial Networks
Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Cytoskeleton

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

20 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Biology View 17 other PhDs in Biology in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Doctoral applicants must hold a Master's degree from a university and program recognized by UNIGE.
Applicants must also have a Bachelor's degree that they obtained after at least three years of study (no fewer than 180 ECTS credits) in a university and program recognized by UNIGE.

Tuition Fee

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International

1000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 48 months.
National

1000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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